Snowiest Regions in North America
About Skiing in North America
The United States and Canada offer some of the most epic ski resorts in the world, stretching from the Rockies in Colorado to the powder-covered peaks of British Columbia. Known for its varied terrain, exceptional snowfall, and modern infrastructure, North America is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders alike.
Explore the snowiest ski regions across North America. The following rankings highlight the regions with the most anticipated snowfall in the next 6 days. Use the date slider to adjust the forecast time frame and the weather model toggle buttons to compare predictions from leading forecasting models like ECMWF, GFS, and more.
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GEM1. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 28", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood28" | |
3. June Mountain24" | |
4. Mammoth Mountain24" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe17" | |
6. Mt Shasta Ski Park16" | |
7. China Peak14" | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort13" | |
9. Sugar Bowl13" | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Hoodoo to receive the most snow, with 25", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hoodoo25" | |
2. Willamette Pass24" | |
3. Mt Bachelor20" | |
4. Mt Shasta Ski Park16" | |
5. Lookout Pass Ski Area16" | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort15" | |
7. Silver Mountain15" | |
8. Bluewood14" | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows13" | |
10. Timberline Lodge13" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 28", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood28" | |
3. Palisades Tahoe17" | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort13" | |
5. Sugar Bowl13" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
7. Heavenly4" | |
8. Homewood4" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain12" | |
2. Grouse Mountain12" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort9" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
10. Revelstoke4" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Waterville Valley, Killington, and Pico Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain7" | |
2. Cannon Mountain7" | |
3. Waterville Valley7" | |
4. Killington7" | |
5. Pico Mountain7" | |
6. Gore Mountain6" | |
7. Sugarbush Resort6" | |
8. Mad River Glen6" | |
9. Middlebury Snow Bowl6" | |
10. Attitash6" | |
6. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 24", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain24" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain24" | |
3. China Peak14" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta8" | |
2. Brighton Resort8" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort8" | |
5. Snowbird8" | |
7. Sundance8" | |
8. Powder Mountain2" | |
9. Brian Head Resort1" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat5" | |
2. Beaver Creek4" | |
3. Ski Cooper4" | |
4. Vail4" | |
5. Buttermilk4" | |
7. Snowmass4" | |
8. Aspen Highlands4" | |
9. Aspen Mountain4" | |
10. Granby Ranch3" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Mt Brighton, and Alpine Valley Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia5" | |
2. Mt Brighton5" | |
4. The Highlands4" | |
5. Boyne Mountain3" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
7. Mad River3" | |
8. Afton Alps2" | |
9. Wilmot2" | |
10. Alpine Valley2" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant3" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
5. Blue Mountain3" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 6 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 6 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
13. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 6 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |